Our Mission:
We support Grand Avenue business success and promote our community as a unique destination experience.
Our Core Values:
Teamwork • Respect • Inclusivity • Diversity • Transparency • Fun
Our Objectives – What We Do:
Promote Grand Avenue
Ensure Grand Avenue is well known for its world-class shopping, dining, and services in a vibrant, historic, and unique neighborhood setting.
Support Member Businesses
Provide invaluable marketing, resources, and networking services to Grand Avenue businesses to achieve shared goals and prosperity.
Create Family-Friendly Seasonal Events
Produce and promote creative events throughout the year that showcase a vibrant corridor, drive community identity, and promote our many unique neighborhood businesses and assets for the enjoyment of neighbors and visitors alike.
Community Partnership
Seek and be responsive to input and feedback from the community in all areas of mutual concern to continually enrich our community relationship.
Our Board:
Chris Jensen – Axia Home Loans, GABA President
Angela Brasel – Coldwell Banker Realty
Tom Buckholt – State Farm Insurance
Damla Erten – Sencha Tea Bar
Monica Haas – Summit Hill Association
Anne Giefer - Iron Ranger
Lanai Koep – Kinderberry Hill
Ari Parritz – Afton Park
Deanna Seppanen – Macalester College
Nick Sundsmo – Lloyd’s Automotive
Brian Wagner – Coldwell Banker Realty, MGCC Representative
Holly Weinkauf – Red Balloon Bookshop
At this time, GABA is a completely volunteer group. We do not have an Executive Director or any other employees. If you are interested in helping build a vibrant Grand Avenue Business Association, please get involved by joining one of our committees or serving as a board member. You can indicate your areas of interest on the membership form or email info@grandave.com for more information